baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2423132-A (GB)
Title: Ball heart valve
Inventor: LISTER MARTIN
IPC: A61F2/24
Filed: 2005-02-15
Abstract: Heart valve for a real heart with a ball occluder. Preferably the valve comprises two concentric cylinders having a blood entrance end 1 and a blood exit end 8 with a ball 3 housed inside. Discs 9, 10 with a central hole may be provided on either end to hold the cylinders, together. Additional blood exit holes 6, 7 may be provided between the two cylinders and the outer surface of the valve may have barbed hooks to facilitate implantation. The valve may replace a real heart valve.
Patent GB-2413610-A (GB)
Title: A bush assembly for use in a sub-frame of an automobile
Inventor: NICHOLSON IAN
IPC: F16F5/00
Filed: 2005-04-08
Abstract: A bush assembly is seated in a housing 40, having an outer sleeve 10, an inner tube 12, and a resilient body 14 connecting the inner tube 12 and the outer sleeve 10. The outer sleeve 10 has projections 24 from its outer surface that abut the inner surface of the housing 40 and cause local deformations on the sleeve 10 about the projections 24. The local deformations around the projections 24 cause the radial gap 16 between the inner tube 12 and the outer sleeve 10 to change circumferentially and the bush has different radial stiffness in different directions.
Patent GB-2425181-A (GB)
Title: Wearable physiological monitoring device
Inventor: PISANI JUSTIN
IPC: A61B5/053
Filed: 2005-04-14
Abstract: A wearable monitoring device comprises a body worn unit and a processing unit 40. The body worn portion includes at least three electrodes 51-54 arranged in a substantially triangular configuration to measure various physiological parameters, and may be a strap-on harness 57, an item of clothing or a self-adhesive patch (figure 6). Additional sensors may be provided on the body worn unit (e.g. thermometer 42, pulse oximetry sensor, an accelerometer). The processing unit is removably attached to the body worn unit using snap rivets 58, 59, 60, 63, 64 and eyelets 44, and comprises sensor electronics to analyse the data and transmit it to a remote site (by wired or wireless means). The monitoring device measures physiological parameters such as ECG, respiration (using motion or impedance measurements), skin surface temperature, body gravitational load, skin surface electrical impedance, blood oxygen level, orientation, and motion. Also disclosed is an alternative configuration where the device is remotely mounted to the patient (figure 8).
Patent GB-2425298-A (GB)
Title: Peel plate for labelling retractable when label defective
Inventor: ESPOSITO JAMES
IPC: B65C9/00
Filed: 2005-04-18
Abstract: A peel plate assembly functions in a normal position of the plate 101 being extended for the purposes of peeling adhesive labels from a supply web and directing them toward containers (120), but can be retracted selectively when a label is identified as incorrect or faulty, thereby leaving faulty or incorrect labels on the label supply web at least until they are removed from the active site of label application. When the peel plate 101 and its supporting block 111 are retracted from the normal position shown, the web passes around a roller which has no sharp edge to cause peeling. Defective labels are detected by a scanner connected to a central processing unit.
Patent GB-2425823-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable gun silencer
Inventor: RUTTERFORD MARTIN
IPC: F41A21/30
Filed: 2005-05-06
Abstract: An adjustable gun silencer 10 for a gun comprising a main tubular casing 2 having an axis 'A' and at least one adjustable baffle assembly 6,8 coaxially located with the main tubular casing 2. The baffle assembly 6,8 defines an inner baffle aperture 26,46 through which, in use, a projectile from the gun passes. The adjustable baffle assembly 6,8 is configured and arranged to vary the diameter "D" of the inner baffle aperture 26,46. A method of silencing a gun, using such an adjustable silencer is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2414735-A (GB)
Title: Combustion modified foam
Inventor: COOKSON PAUL
IPC: C08G18/76
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: A formulation for producing combustion-modified, flexible polyurethane foam comprising:- <SL> <LI>1. from 80 to 99 parts by weight (pbw) of one or more polyether polyols having a molecular weight in the range 2000 to 15,000; <LI>2. from 1 to 20 pbw of one or more polyols (to a total of 100 pbw of total polyol) having a molecular weight in the range from 2500 to 5500, an average nominal functionality of at least two, and an ethylene oxide content in the range from 40% to 90%; <LI>3. isocyanate comprising one or more of the following:- toluene diisocyanate, diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) and polymeric MDI; <LI>4. up to 40 pbw of a flame retardant package consisting of one or more flame retardant additives; <LI>5. optionally, one or more surfactants; <LI>6. optionally, one or more catalysts for the reaction of polyol and isocyanate; and <LI>7. water. </SL>
Patent GB-2427514-A (GB)
Title: Power distribution socket assembly with standby sockets
Inventor: ROBERTSON PETER STEVEN
IPC: H01R13/70
Filed: 2005-06-21
Abstract: A power distribution apparatus for use with a master device and suite of peripheral devices, comprises a master electrical outlet 2 and at least one standby electrical outlet 3, both connectable to a common electrical power supply. The apparatus further comprising sensing means for detecting changes in the operating state of a master device and a controller operable to interrupt power to the at least one standby electrical outlet when the sensing means detects a prescribed change in operating state of the master device. In which, following an interruption of power, the controller automatically restores power to the at least one standby electrical outlet after a predetermined interval of time, thereby providing at least a standby power to any peripheral device connected to the standby outlet when the master device is off or on standby. In this way, peripheral devices may then enter standby states of operation, if equipped to do so. Slave electrical outlets 7 may also be provided where the controller interrupts power to the outlet in response to a prescribed change in the operating state of the master device.
Patent GB-2428489-A (GB)
Title: Spectacles frame with hidden magnetic element for attachment of auxiliary lens frame
Inventor: HSIAO YU-TENG
IPC: G02C9/00
Filed: 2005-07-22
Abstract: The eyeglass frames with hidden magnetic attachment structure include a primary eyeglass frames 1 and an auxiliary eyeglass frame 2. The primary eyeglass frame 1 is provided with a groove 11, e.g in the bottom portion of the bridge or each temple extension, and at least one magnetic article 12 is provided in the groove 11, and a pad 13 is provided to cover the magnetic article 12. The auxiliary eyeglass frame 12 is provided with a reverse U-shaped block 21 at a corresponding portion, e.g of the bridge or each end, and at least one magnetic article 22 is provided in each leg portion of the reverse U-shaped block.
Patent GB-2419343-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle display device
Inventor: MOYLE PATRICK VAN DER
IPC: B60S13/00
Filed: 2005-10-17
Abstract: A display device (10) comprising a display member (20) for supporting an object, particularly a vehicle (120) or the like, to be displayed, a base member (30) for supporting the display member (20); and support means (40) which attach the display member to the base member, wherein the display member defines a first axis (A) therethrough, the support means defines a second axis (C) therethrough, and the base member defines a third axis (B) therethrough, and wherein the display member is rotatably attached to the support means for rotation about the first and second axes, and the support means is rotatably attached to the base member for rotation about the third axis. Also described is a display assembly comprising a portable unit, such as a trailer or flat-bed, with such a display device mounted thereon. The display member (20) is rotated by a turntable motor (70), the support (40) comprises a two part arm (80,90) raised and lowered by a linear actuator and the support is also rotated by a motor (100) in the base.
Patent GB-2424540-A (GB)
Title: Network tap device
Inventor: WALSH PETER J
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 2005-11-07
Abstract: An apparatus to actively monitor a network having a plurality of twisted-pair communication links. The apparatus includes a plurality of amplifiers corresponding, respectively, to the plurality of twisted-pair communication links, each amplifier having a sufficiently high input impedance and common-mode voltage tolerance to non-intrusively copy a data signal transmitted through a corresponding twisted-pair communication link and amplify the copied data signal. The apparatus further includes a plurality of isolation transformers corresponding, respectively, to the plurality of amplifiers, each isolation transformer receiving the amplified, copied data signal from the corresponding amplifier, and outputting a transformed data signal, and a connector receiving the transformed data signals from the plurality of isolation transformers in a pin order corresponding to the plurality of twisted-pair communication links. A protocol analyzer is also provided to receive the transformed data signals via the connector for decoding and monitoring purposes.
Patent GB-2422654-A (GB)
Title: Cooling a superconducting magnet
Inventor: STEINMEYER FLORIAN
IPC: H01F6/04
Filed: 2005-12-14
Abstract: A superconduction-technology device comprises a magnet 2, 2A, 2B that has at least one superconductive winding 50, 50A, 50B, 50C, 50D and a cryogenic unit 16 that has at least one cold head 26. The device further comprises a line system that has at least one pipeline 6 for a cryogenic agent circulating therein with a thermo-siphoning effect for indirectly thermally coupling the at least one winding 50, 50A, 50B, 50C, 50D to the at least one cold head 26. The cold head 26 is arranged below a highest point of the at least one winding 50, 50A, 50B, 50C. 50D.
Patent GB-2423873-A (GB)
Title: Ejector mechanism for a riser card
Inventor: WHITE JOSEPH
IPC: H01R13/633
Filed: 2006-03-02
Abstract: An ejector mechanism releases a riser card from a backplane board by means of a pivotable lever attached to the riser card. A riser card 24 is releasably coupled to a backplane board 26 by means of an electrical connector (not shown). To facilitate ejection of the card from the board, an ejector mechanism comprising a lever 100 and a support post 200 is provided. The support post 200 is connected at one end 301 to the backplane board and at the other end 206 supports the lever 100 in a pivotable manner. The lever 100 is attached to the riser card 24 in a rotatable manner by means of pin 300. The pivot section of the lever 105 is between a first end of the lever for manual rotation and a second end of the lever attached to the card. When lever 100 is depressed in the direction of the arrow, the riser card is lifted and disengaged from the backplane board.
Patent GB-2423285-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming a fluid feed slot in a substrate particularly for a printhead
Inventor: DONALDSON JEREMY
IPC: B41J2/14
Filed: 2003-10-27
Abstract: The method includes patterning a hardmask (504) on a first substrate surface 310a of a substrate 306 sufficient to expose a first area (510) of the first surface 310a and forms a slot portion (610) in the substrate (306) through less than an entirety of the first area (510) of the first surface 310a. The slot portion (610) has a cross-sectional area at the first surface 310a that is less than a cross-sectional area of the first area (510). After forming the slot portion (610), the method etches the substrate (306) to remove material from within the first area (510) to form a fluid-handling slot (304). The initial slot portion 610 may be formed by: laser machining; drilling; or etching, in which case a second mask (710, fig 7) with exposed second area (712, fig 7) overlays the first mask 504, the fluid handling slot being produced by first and second etching steps.
Patent GB-2424840-A (GB)
Title: Stance training device
Inventor: HENDERSON RICHARD
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2006-03-31
Abstract: A training device for golf and other sports activities, in which a frame or support surface 1 is provided with an arm member 10 which contacts and maintains the movement of the user's head 12 substantially parallel to the frame or support surface during the users golf swing or other activity, the arm 10 movable out of the way when a predetermined action occurs during the activity. A sensor may be provided such that when an infrared beam is broken, by say a golf club during a swing, the arm 10 is pivoted to a position out of the way of the golfers swing.
Patent GB-2425552-A (GB)
Title: Cutting and removing a downhole anchor in a single trip
Inventor: HENDRICKSON JAMES D
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: Apparatus and method to allow a downhole anchor device, such as a packer, to be cut, released and retrieved using a single one trip cutter and removal assembly. The assembly comprising a cutter head 122 recessed behind an engagement adaptor 110, such as an anchor latch, the cutter may be explosive, chemical or hydraulic. The engagement adaptor 110 is landed to the anchor device to be removed and the cutter head 122 is extended therefrom and activated. Once cut by the cutter head 122, the anchor device is retrieved upon a distal end of the assembly.
Patent GB-2430466-A (GB)
Title: Track fitting with visual indicia of engagement
Inventor: GIRARDIN JEAN-MARC
IPC: B60P7/08
Filed: 2006-09-26
Abstract: A track fitting 37 with a spring loaded plunger for use in securing an anchor 32 to a floor track mounted in a vehicle. The anchor 32 includes at least one engaging lug 35 and a spring-loaded plunger 30 with at least one post 38. When the plunger is in an extended position, the at least one post 38 is in registration with an opening in the track, to lock the anchor 32 into the floor track. The fitting includes visual indicia to signal an installer that the plunger is at least approximately in the locked position. The indicia may comprise grooves 50,54 provided on the anchor 32 and plunger 30, such that alignment of the groves shows that the anchor is locked. Alternatively, the indicia may comprise geometric shapes, such as circles 60, 62, 64, 66, a lifting knob (figure 14, 33a), a tab 80 or viewing window 86. The plunger 30 may be spring loaded. The track fitting 7 may be used to secure a wheelchair or the like to a floor track mounted in a vehicle.
Patent GB-2445404-A (GB)
Title: Boot-jacks
Inventor: SELVARAJAH LUXMI WASANTHA KUMA
IPC: A47G25/80
Filed: 2006-12-02
Abstract: A monolithic jack 12 of sheet-like form (28,Fig.3) for removing ski-boots (14, Fig1b) having a rear shoulder (16), comprises a plate-like base 18 and two engagement means 20 each adapted to engage over a shoulder (16) of, and having a recess 202 to accommodate the heel (22) of, a respective one of a pair of said boots (14) when placed side by side on said base 18 in front of the means 20 which are to the rear of base 18 and face forwards. The member 28 is of metal, e.g. steel, or injection-moulded of thermoplastic plastics material, comprising a polycarbonate, with ABS or PETG. Said base 18 has a non-slip upper surface portion 32, and comprises security means, e.g. aperture means 34, so it can be secured by screws to the floor. The base 18 also has a handle 36 for hanging up the jack 12. Integral strut means (38), to enable elevation of jack 12 to an angled position, are hinged at points (42), retracting into slots 44 in the bottom of base 18, and provided with stops (46) to prevent them from opening out too far. For carrying, jack 12 can be folded across its length at a hinge (50) or formed as two parts (183, 184), mutually identical, interengageable along its length by press-fit or slide-fit, by tongue-and-groove means 52, 54, with a connecting and/or reinforcing member 562 accommodated in recess means 561.
Patent GB-2438436-A (GB)
Title: Electronic ink panel having three types of electrophoretic particles each responsive to a different voltage level
Inventor: KIM CHANG YEON
IPC: G02F1/167
Filed: 2006-12-14
Abstract: An electronic ink panel, capable of displaying full colour gradation without a colour filter, comprises: an electronic ink layer (210) comprising first to third particle types (222, 224, 226); a first substrate (202) in which a first electrode (206) facing one surface of the electronic ink layer (210) is formed; and a second substrate (204) facing the first substrate with second electrodes (208) defining pixel regions. The particle types may be red, green and blue particles where each colour responds to voltages in a different range. A plurality of capsules each contain a fluid suspending some of each particle type, the position of the capsules being fixed by a binder film. A gamma voltage generating section 240 applies gamma voltages 242, 244, 246 in three different ranges, to cause one of the types of particles to perform electrophoresis and hence to change the colour of the pixel regions to which the voltage is applied.
Patent GB-2436380-A (GB)
Title: A system for managing environmental reporting relating to the design production and recovery of data processing systems
Inventor: WHITLEY GEORGE
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2007-03-21
Abstract: A system is disclosed for managing environmental reporting relating to the design, production and recovery of data processing or information handling systems. A system is disclosed by which environmental impacts from enterprise operations are tracked and reported. Manufacturing resource activities and sales and recovery activities are automatically aggregated for selection of environmental information by an environmental impact engine and storage at an environmental impact database. The environmental information is coordinated for presentation as environmental impact reports that are verified with an audit module by reference to the environmental impact database.
Patent GB-2440800-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometer
Inventor: FREEDMAN PHILIP ANTONY
IPC: H01J49/26
Filed: 2007-05-25
Abstract: An instrument 12 to accurately monitor the isotopic and elemental composition of a sample is described. A multiple collector ICP (inductively coupled plasma) mass spectrometer 4 is modified so that ions are deflected from the main path into a secondary analyser 14, such as a time-of-flight analyser. The deflection is achieved by applying a pulsed signal to a deflector 11. As such, the majority of the ions still pass into the isotope analyser 4, whilst small proportions are available for elemental analysis. Since the gas stream is not physically split prior to ionisation, sharp discontinuities in the composition of solid samples, for example geological rock samples, can be accurately measured.
Patent GB-2443975-A (GB)
Title: Optical navigation and lift detection system
Inventor: LEONG YAT KHENG
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2007-11-20
Abstract: A computer mouse (100, fig. 1) motion detection system detects movement across surface 106 and lift off from surface 106. A first portion of light from light source 214 is directed towards surface 106 by light guide 226 and images of surface 106 are captured by sensor 218 to detect movement. Light guide 226 directs a second portion of light from light source 214 to an optical system 240 for lift detection. The second portion of light is directed by prism 246 onto surface 106 through aperture 244 of plate 236 and reflected light is transmitted back through aperture 244 toward photodetector 242 using prisms 248, 250. If the computer mouse (100, fig. 1) is lifted beyond a predefined height from surface 106 then the reflected light does not pass through aperture 244 and is blocked by plate (236, fig. 5).
Patent GB-2447758-A (GB)
Title: Determination in a vehicle of locations of interest
Inventor: WATSON DAVID LESLIE
IPC: G01C21/00
Filed: 2008-03-17
Abstract: An occupant of a vehicle requests locations of interest from a remote provider. Locations of interest are identified based on the current location of the vehicle and a social network of the occupant. The locations of interest are provided to the vehicle via a network.
Patent GB-2460214-A (GB)
Title: Prepregs for use in making laminates of reduced porosity
Inventor: SIMMONS MARTIN
IPC: B29B15/10
Filed: 2008-03-20
Abstract: A prepreg comprises matrix and fibres, having deposited thereon a plurality of regions raised at least 5 micrometres relative to the surface of the matrix. The raised regions may be formed by inkjet printing, electrographic printing or xerographic printing , may be formed by a material curable by exposure to ultra-violet or visible light, may be non-conducting and may be in the form of straight, zig-zag or wavy lines or circles or squares. A laminate of a plurality of prepregs may be cured by exposure to elevated temperature.
Patent GB-2465397-A (GB)
Title: Load Indicator
Inventor: BENNETT IAN
IPC: B64C25/00
Filed: 2008-11-17
Abstract: An overload detecting assembly comprising a lateral probe (18) which cooperates with a first load bearing member (10) as it moves towards a second load bearing member (11) and in turn deflects an indicator member (20) which may take a permanent set when a yield point is exceeded. Ready inspection of the indicator member reveals whether or not it has been bent. The indicator member may comprise a cantilevered beam (24) formed in a sleeve (20) coaxial with the load bearing members (10, 11). Alternatively, an extension (25) of the probe (18) may deflect laterally at a midpoint under overload conditions. Alternatively, the probe (18) may form an impression in an indicator member (30) under overload conditions.
Patent GB-2465557-A (GB)
Title: Weight lifting glove
Inventor: HIPPLE RAYMOND SEAN
IPC: A41D13/08
Filed: 2008-11-19
Abstract: A half glove, made from a strap of material, extending between the base of the fingers towards the base of the thumb with four holes, one for each finger to protrude through, with an added tacky material to cover the palm side of the glove to improve grip. The glove forms strip which covers the knuckles and the palm side of knuckles excluding the thumb, and assists in preventing the formation of a callus when grasping objects over a prolonged period of time, such as when weight lifting.
Patent GB-2459748-A (GB)
Title: Fire and smoke damper
Inventor: PARKKILA RAIMO
IPC: A62C2/06
Filed: 2009-01-30
Abstract: A fire and smoke damper comprises a casting frame 11 and a turning closing damper 13, around which there is a casing part or tube 12. The casing part or tube is placed through a through-opening E in the casting frame 11. A mass is cast in situ in the casting frame which allows tight mounting, in a smaller opening and easier transportation of the assembly. The casting frame may comprise openings e through which the mass can be brought into contact with a wall surface in order to seal any gaps. The duct may be circular or rectangular and the damper may comprise a flap having a peripheral seal. The arrangement may further comprise a swelling (intumescent) seal 20 around the casing.
Patent GB-2458811-A (GB)
Title: A garment hanger
Inventor: JEVENS PAUL
IPC: A47G25/14
Filed: 2009-04-02
Abstract: A garment hanger 1 with a built-in garment size indicator 23, which can be adjusted to display the size or other information pertaining to the garment on the hanger. The indicator is rotatably mounted on a shaft integrally formed with the hanger body extending between lugs 22a. The indicator has a channel so that it can engaged or disengaged from the shaft. Two or more information indicators may be present. Alternatively, the indicator may be a separate assembly which can be fitted into the hanger.